Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

The Company:

Censeo Consulting Group is a top Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions. 

At Censeo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 75 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs. Our philosophy is horizontal, not hierarchical, and our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, and foster an environment for those with initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firm in ways that reach far beyond client projects. 

The Position:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration with policy and process support for their Identity and Access Management (IAM) . Some examples of responsibilities include:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of client issues, needs, and context related to cybersecurity policy and implementation (Specifically in the area of Identity and Access Management (IAM))
• Share insights, results, and recommendations in a comprehensible manner through both written presentations/reports and interactions with teams/clients
• Work with client stakeholders and working groups to develop process maps, project plans, and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement
• Coordinate activities associated with technology sandbox environments used by federal agencies to evaluate and test emerging technologies
• Coordinate with participating agencies, technology providers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate demonstrations, presentations, testing activities, and other innovation initiatives
• Conduct market research on emerging technologies, technology vendors, products, and industry trends
• Research and prepare written materials on emerging technologies and their potential applications within the federal government
• Monitor and track website performance metrics for to ensure alignment with applicable industry standards and performance expectations
• Coordinate with technical and content stakeholders regarding website updates and related activities
• Lead discrete deliverables and / or workstreams
• Support approving, initiating, planning, executing, and closing out projects
• Support the planning and management of meeting logistics, materials, and follow up actions
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for briefings, workshops, working groups, integrated project teams, committees, conferences, boards, and additional operation activities
• Design, issue, and analyze program surveys to identify opportunities for program improvements
• Develop correspondence for program leads to be sent to key stakeholders
• Develop program collateral in the Google Suite, including Google Documents, Google Slides, and Google Sheets
• Proactively identify program risks, and deploy mitigation strategies

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo’s client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team’s innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. We believe a successful Cybersecurity Policy Analyst will have:

• BA / BS Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or similar field
• Experience with and working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and / or Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM).
• Federal consulting experience supporting project management life cycle
  • Junior Level: 0-3 years
  • Mid Level: 4-7 years
  • Senior Level: 7-10 years
• Experience within the General Services Administration (GSA) highly valued
• Program management certification (ex. Scrum, Agile, PMP) highly valued
• Experience conducting technology market research or vendor/product assessments
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and technology innovation programs
• Experience coordinating technology demonstrations, pilots, proofs of concept, or sandbox environments
• Familiarity with website performance monitoring, content management systems, and website deployment processes
• Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance
• Excellent customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytic skills
• Experience creating, analyzing, and presenting surveys and data analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to build a strong degree of trust with the client
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail related to project management and task/deadline tracking
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple ongoing deliverables

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C. and the role will be hybrid in the D.C. Metro area.

The Fine Print:

• Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs
• Salary Range between $50,000-90,000 depending on experience level
• This is an exempt, full-time position
• Essential Physical Functions
  • Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at: 

Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. 

Join Our Award-Winning Culture!

Our passion wins awards. But don’t just take it from us…

• 2023 Vault #9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balance
• 2023 Vault #23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity
• 2023 Management Consulted #3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC
• 2022 Vault #41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For
• 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For 
• 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
• 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America
• 2015 Washington Business Journal’s Philanthropy List